Area Manager II – Amazon – Barrhaven, ON

Amazon’s fulfillment network is one of the most dynamic logistics operations in the world, and their YOW3 fulfillment centre in Barrhaven, Ontario is looking for an Area Manager II to lead, coach, and drive results on the warehouse floor. If you thrive in a high-pace environment and have a track record of developing teams while hitting operational targets, this could be a strong fit.

In this leadership role, you’ll be accountable for overseeing up to 80 associates across a major department, diagnosing performance gaps, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement improvements that affect hundreds of people and millions of customer orders. It’s hands-on, data-driven, and strategically meaningful work.

About the Role: Area Manager II

As an Area Manager II, you’ll serve as a strategic leader within Amazon’s fulfillment and operations management structure. Your day-to-day will involve conducting planning sessions, coaching associates through operational challenges, and building department-level improvements using advanced analytics and process improvement methodologies. You’ll partner with Safety, HR, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Loss Prevention teams to develop and execute plans that keep the operation running at peak efficiency.

This isn’t just a supervisory role — you’ll be making data-driven decisions that balance competing priorities, facilitating alignment meetings with senior leadership, and driving initiatives that have a direct impact on customer experience across the entire workflow. Amazon’s three-part fulfilment model — first mile, middle mile, and last mile — means every shift presents new challenges worth solving.

Benefits and Salary

The base salary range for this Area Manager II position is $75,000 to $105,000 CAD annually, with the final figure depending on your experience, qualifications, and specific location. Amazon’s total compensation package may also include sign-on payments and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On the benefits side, Amazon offers comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D insurance), a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional resources to support health and well-being.

Responsibilities

Day to day, an Area Manager II at Amazon is responsible for keeping safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises on track across a busy fulfilment department. You’ll be leading a large team while simultaneously coordinating with support functions and analyzing department-level data to guide continuous improvement efforts.

• Lead and mentor an hourly workforce of up to 80 associates, fostering engagement, accountability, and development throughout each shift
• Manage safety, quality, and productivity metrics to ensure customer delivery commitments are consistently met
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources to build and execute operational improvement plans
• Diagnose root causes of performance gaps using advanced analytics and implement scalable solutions that can affect 200+ associates across multiple workflows
• Facilitate alignment meetings with senior leadership to communicate department-level goals and progress
• Drive process improvements using data-driven decision-making to balance competing priorities and enhance the customer experience
• Work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 49 lbs, standing or walking for up to 12 hours, and navigating variable temperature environments

Requirements / Skills

Amazon is looking for candidates who bring real people management experience and a demonstrated ability to improve operations at scale. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, comfortable in a physically demanding environment, and experienced leading large teams through change.

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience, with a track record of developing and engaging hourly or frontline workers
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience in lieu of a degree
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays as the business requires
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen experience is a strong asset)
• Proven ability to lead large teams of 50+ members in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
• Background in relevant industries such as logistics, distribution, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, or hospitality is preferred

How to Apply

To apply for this Area Manager II position at Amazon’s YOW3 fulfillment centre in Barrhaven, click the button below to visit the official Amazon Jobs listing. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant leadership and operations experience before submitting.

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